A South Wales Police representative said: “Shortly after 10.30pm the other day, a report was gotten of a car being driven at high speeds in the Swansea Road location of Merthyr Tydfil. A pursuit happened and a stinger was released which brought the car to a stop in the Pontmorlais location of the town. A 19-year-old guy from Swansea Road was apprehended on suspicion of unsafe driving and is being questioned at Merthyr Tydfil police headquarters. Two other guys apprehended at the exact same time have actually been launched without any additional action.”
The 2nd pursuit saw a driver supposedly “go off roadway” prior to heading back onto a path and crashing. A force representative said: “Following a preliminary report gotten quickly prior to 12.45am worrying a car stopping working to drop in main Merthyr Tydfil, officers from the roadways policing system ended up being associated with a pursuit. Following a restricted pursuit the car hit street furnishings and the driver scampered.”
Police dog Frankie was released and a suspect was captured “quickly later on”. A 18-year-old from Mountain Hare, has actually been charged with stopping working to stop, driving without insurance coverage and unsafe driving in connection to the 2nd event, which was unassociated to the very first. You can learn more of the latest breaking news here.
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